Health & Wellness Newsletter by Core Physical Therapy & Sports Performance
SUMMER PROGRAMS NEWSLETTER Health & Wellness Newsletter 7th Annual 7v7 & Lineman Football Camp
2019
Central Catholic High School • July 20th
For the 7th consecutive year, Core Physical Therapy & Sports Performance is proud to sponsor and assist Central Catholic High School in hosting its 7 on
this fantastic event that showcases ten to twelve of the area schools and their respective athletes. Each school is able to bring a team and compete in a round robin 7 on 7 team competition focusing primarily on skill positions. In addition, there is a Lineman Camp which affords both offensive and defensive lineman the opportunity to work on skill, technique, and agility to improve their athleticism and success on the field. If anyone is interested in participating or becoming a sponsor for the event, please contact CORE PT & Sports Performance at (985) 384-1999.
7 and Lineman Football Camp. The camp is primarily a fundraiser for Central Catholic Athletics and serves as a great event for area schools as they prepare for the upcoming football season. For the last 6 years, we have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of
CASE – CORE Sports Performance Summer Training
The Farm | 2815 Ridgefield Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301 8 consecutive weeks (Wednesdays &Fridays) June 5 – July 31 • $350 per child ($20.50 per workout)
In conjunction with Case Sports Performance, Dr. Daniel Naul, M.D. CAQSM of Family Doctor Clinic, and Farm System Baseball & Softball Academy, we are proud to announce our inaugural Sports Performance Summer Training Program. The training programwill be an 8 week programwith two sessions per week for two age groups: 9-11 and 12-14 years of age. Our focus over the 8 week program is to screen and identify any movement
impairments through a Functional Movement Screen and then provide them with a program focused on improving each child’s overall athletic ability. In doing so, we believe that each athlete will improve their speed, agility, strength, plyometric abilities, and most importantly reduce their overall risk for injury. For more information or to sign up contact CORE PT & Sports Performance at (985) 384-1999.
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• Graston Technique • Cupping • Dry Needling • Normatec
• HyperVolt • Manual Therapy • Back to Sport
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IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN? INSIDE: • How Physical Therapy Can Help Neck Pain • Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe NEWSLETTER Health & Wellness Newsletter
2019
Whether you have hurt your neck or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Core Physical Therapy and Sports Performance can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call today! constant, trapezius muscle activity. If your neck pain starts at the base of your shoulders, traveling upward, it may be stress related. Causes of Stress-Related Neck Pain. While stress alone can trigger neck pain, a few factors can make it worse. Office environments tend to create neck pain problems — as they confine people to chairs, bad posture and little mobility. Driving often, too, can make your chances of stress-related neck pain higher. TheU.S.NationalLibraryofMedicinesuggestscontactingaprofessional if you’re experiencing neck pain. Even if it’s caused by stress, untreated neck pain might later reveal muscle spasms, arthritis, bulging discs or even narrowed spinal nerve openings.
Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress-related pain — also called a tension headache. During anxiety, muscles tense up. As muscle tension tightens, the back, shoulders and neck are affected. The more pressure they cause, the more discomfort you get. Let’s take a closer look at stress-related neck pain. Is My Neck Pain Caused by Stress? Pain worsened by keeping your head in one place — like when you’re driving, or using a computer — is neck pain. While neck pain has a slew of symptoms, its major symptoms, reported by Mayo Clinic, are: • Muscle tightness and spasms • Headaches • Decreased ability to move the head Stress-induced neck pain isn’t rare. It also isn’t psychological. Many experts think stress-induced neck pain is caused by physical factors — low, but
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HOWPHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP NECK PAIN
Neck pain, fortunately, can be alleviated with physical therapy. Because neck pain is often caused by activity, different activity can cure it. Sometimes, this “activity” means “no activity.” Before you contact a professional, try reducing your neck movements. Sometimes, simply letting your neck muscles relax is enough. If you don’t see relief within two weeks, contact a professional. Physical therapists can target your pain’s source by examining your symptoms. Then, they can offer exercises that stretch, flex and relax your neck muscles. In time, your neck will become more resilient — giving you the comfort you deserve. Where after-care treatment is considered, custom-tailored neck exercises will assure your neck stays loose, limber and healthy. If you’re dealing with neck pain, you’re not alone. Call our office today, and schedule an assessment. Even if your neck pain is caused by stress, it still needs attention. We’ll work side by side with your goals, creating the proactive, effective programs you need to achieve mobility once more.
Sources: https://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-relieve-neck-pain-caused-stress https://www.everydayhealth.com/neck-pain/neck-pain-reduce-stress.aspx
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0027055/ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000802.htm
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/most-neck-pain-improves-with-self-care-time/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20375581
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SHRIMP FRIED RICE
INGREDIENTS • 1½ cups water • 1 cup instant brown rice • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce • 4 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten • 8 oz peeled & raw small shrimp
• 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger • 4 cups stringless snap peas • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch pieces • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced • 4 scallions, chopped
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil • 4 tsp canola oil, divided
DIRECTIONS Combine water and rice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Spread the rice out on a large baking sheet to cool. Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl; set aside. Heat 1 tsp canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggs and cook, stirring to help break into smaller pieces, until just set, about 45 seconds. Transfer the egg to a bowl. Add another 1 teaspoon canola oil to the skillet and return to medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, 1 1 /2 to 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to the bowl. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in snap peas, bell pepper, carrots and scallions; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the rice and the reserved egg and shrimp; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and gently stir in the sauce mixture.
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Patient Success Spotlight
DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN FREE
At Core Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to go to Core Physical Therapy and Sports Performance if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call 985-384-1999 and talk to a therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program
“I was very impressed!” “I have had physical therapy at two other places, but Core Physical Therapy and Sports Performance is the best. The staff members were always courteous and very efficient. I was very impressed at how the therapists were aware of all the patients, not just the ones they were working with. More than once, I had someone correct the way I was doing an exercise. I would not hesitate to recommend Core Physical Therapy and Sports Performance to my friends.” - Margaret W.
Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
CERVICAL RETRACTION (TOWEL) Stand with your back against a wall. Position a rolled up towel be- hind your neck. Tuck chin like you are nodding ‘yes’. Draw your chin closer to the back of your throat. Repeat 3 times. Strengthens Neck www.simpleset.net
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